Zero clearance insert for a Unisaw with splitter?

[Frankie Hunt]

I am looking for suggestions on a zero clearance insert for my Unisaw.

I have a Unisaw with a Uniguard (which has a removable splitter). On my old contractors saw, I just made an insert out of some scraps (usually a piece of plywood). I made one today for the Unisaw. However I have issue with the splitter. If I cut out for the splitter (which I did not) then it seems that the structural integrity of the throat plate would be compromised. There would not be much “beef” between the saw blade slot and the splitter slot. I know I could "beef" up that area. Or perhaps buy one of the phenolic inserts. Would they be stronger than plywood?

I seem to remember an aluminum throat plate that had a removable piece of hardwood down the center. I can’t seem to find it on the web. Does anyone use this one? Did it allow for the splitter?

For those who are using a splitter AND a zero clearance insert, what are you using for the insert?

Do you use one for 90 degrees and another one for other angles, or do you use one for all? Im' just curious. In the past I used one for all angles.

Thanks,
Frankie